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06 03 16 JTF  1   The latest from the Mendota Heights Police Department CHIEF Mike Aschenbrener SERGEANTS Eric Petersen Tanner Spicer Peyton Fleming Bobby Lambert POLICE OFFICERS John Larrive Todd Rosse Jeff VonFeldt Denise Urmann Michael Shepard Nick Gorgos Robin Nelson Steve Hilyar Phillip McCarty INVESTIGATIONS Chad Willson SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Jennifer Fordham SUPPORT STAFF Kim Henning Trista Miller Shayna Hoechst Becky Pentel RESERVES Randy Pentel Jim Knox Jeff Parker Jon Clayton Dan Iverson CHAPLAINS Butch Millett John Snider Alberto Vargas Lynn Liberman Sue Plucker Joel Detlefsen Lenny Andrie JUNE 03, 2016    CREDIT CARD FRAUD PHISHING ‐ obtaining financial or other confidenƟal informaƟon from internet users, typically by sending an email that looks as it is from a legiƟmate organizaƟon, usually a financial insƟtute, but contains a link to a fake website that replicates a real one. SKIMMING ‐ A form of fraud when numbers on a credit card are recorded and then transferred to a duplicate card. This is done without the knowledge of the original credit card holder. This same form is also done by placing an aƩachment on an ATM machine to record your card informaƟon. So look at the ATM's you use if something looks odd. Do not use it and report it the bank or police. If you are a VICTIM of Fraud: 1. Contact your financial insƟtute fraud department, cancel your card and freeze your account to stop from new charges occurring. Change passwords, logins, and PIN's for your account. 2. Contact one credit bureau to place a fraud alert and request a credit report. Equifax.com/Credit Report Assistance 1‐888‐766‐0008 Experian.com/fraudulent 1‐888‐397‐3742 TransUnion.com/fraud 1‐800‐680‐7289 Free Credit Report 1‐877‐322‐8228 3. Report to the federal trade commission: Ōc.gov/complaint or call 1‐877‐438‐4338. Print and save your FTC idenƟty theŌ affidavit. 4. File a police report with your local department and take the following with you: FTC idenƟty theŌ affidavit Government issued photo ID Proof of address Proof of fraud (documentaƟon of charges) The FTC's memo to Law Enforcement (available at IdenƟtyTheŌ.gov) Don’t forget! This weekend is the 11th Annual Mendota Heights 5K.   There will be an award ceremony and fantasƟc prize giveaways! Proceeds  benefit Special Olympics Minnesota.    See page 4 of JTF for  details.  Hope to see you there!    2   PD ACCIDENT FRIDAY 1156 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to a call for a property damage accident. Upon arrival Officer Nelson learned that one vehicle hit another vehicle as it was pulling out of a driveway. It is unknown who was at fault due to the circumstances of the accident. Officer Nelson gathered license and insurance information, took pictures of the damage and filed a State Accident Report. Case closed. THEFT OF FUEL SATURDAY 1658 HOURS Officer Denise Urmann responded to a local gas station on a report of theft of fuel. An employee of the gas station reported that a black male driving a red Dodge SUV, pumped gas and then left without paying. The reporting party was able to obtain the license plate number in which Officer Urmann was able to use to find the owner of the vehicle. Case pending follow-up. CHECK WELFARE/MEDICAL SUNDAY 0725 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson and Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a location for an unknown medical in which the patient called her nurse and advised her to call 911. Officers had to force entry in order to get inside the home to help the patient. Once inside the home officers located the patient who stated she was intoxicated the day before and had fallen on her foot, which she recently had surgery on. The patient was then transported to the hospital via HealthEast Ambulance Service. Case closed. DAMAGE TO PROPERTY/TRESPASS SUNDAY 1512 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson and Sergeant Tanner Spicer responded to a local golf course on report of damage to property. The reporting party stated that a group of juvenile males were ripping up the golf course with a golf cart. The officers were notified that the suspects left walking and were quickly located. One of the males in the group took responsibility for their actions and was trespassed from the premise. It was determined that the damage was not permanent. Case closed. BURGLARY MONDAY 0854/1812 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse and Officer John Larrive responded a local apartment building concerning a burglary report. The victims reported that while they were out of town their apartment had been broken into and a number of items were stolen, one of which was entered into the NCIC database as stolen. Later in the day , Officer Nick Gorgos also responded to the same apartment building only to a different unit regarding a very similar report to the one officers took earlier in the day. The victim reported that while he was out of town over the weekend his apartment had been broken into and a number of items were stolen. Evidence was col- lected at both scenes. Cases pending follow up investigation.   3   THEFT TUESDAY 1022 HOURS Officer Todd Rosse responded to the PD lobby concerning a theft report. The victim reported that he had not received a prescription medication by mail that he was told he should have received by now and believed the prescription medication may have been stolen. Luckily the next day the victim called Officer Rosse to let him know that his medication had finally arrived and had not been stolen. Case closed. ORDINANCE VIOLATION TUESDAY 1509 HOURS Officer John Larrive responded to a complaint about a homeowner dumping motor oil into a hole in the ground. While out at the address Officer Larrive observed numerous items of trash and parked vehicles in plain view in the yard that are in violation of city ordinance. Officer Larrive was unable to see the hole mentioned in the complaint due to a vehicle being parked over it. Photos were taken and code enforcement was advised of the possible violations. Case closed. FOUND PROPERTY WEDNESDAY 1449 HOURS Officer John Larrive met with a party in the PD lobby concerning found property. The party reported that he had found a drone in his yard and brought it to the police department. The drone was logged into evidence as found property. Case closed. CHECK WELFARE WEDNESDAY 1651 HOURS Officer Nick Gorgos, Sergeant Peyton Fleming and Officer Michael Shepard responded to a call from an estranged husband who was concerned for his wife. The husband had stated that no one had heard from his wife in several weeks. The cleaning lady made contact with the wife and after speaking with the wife she became concerned for her well being. Officers made contact with the wife, she appeared to be having some mental health issues and could not take care of herself. The wife was transported via ambulance on a health and welfare hold to the hospital. Case Closed. THEFT/FALSE NAME/WARRANT THURSDAY 0942 HOURS Officer Robin Nelson responded to a local gas station on a report of theft of fuel. It was reported that two women pumped gas and left without paying. Officer Nelson searched the area but did not find the vehicle. While on routine patrol Sergeant Tanner Spicer found the vehicle involved in the earlier gas drive-off at a local motel. The officers made contact with two females and one male on scene. One of the females admitted to the theft of fuel earlier and was issued a citation for the theft. The male had given the officers a false name. He was given multiple opportunities to admit he was lying. Unfortunately for the suspect Eagan PD was free to bring a field based fingerprint machine over and the mans true identity. The reason he lied was soon clear he had a warrant out for his arrest and will be spending some serious time in prison. The male was taken to the Dakota County Jail for his warrant and charged with giving a false name to a police officer. Case   4     5        05/27 ‐ 06/02 2016 YTD Calls for Service 128 3225 Citations 3 392 Warnings 4 391 Police Reports 23 451 Response Time Average 5.65 5.00 Check out the MH Crime Map! Click below to search your neighborhood: https://www.raidsonline.com 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 If you are a Mendota Heights resident and you are going out of town or on vacation, you can notify MHPD of your outing and we will be more than happy to keep a watchful eye on your home while you are away. The House Check Request online form is available on our website; you can complete a form found in our lobby, or simply give us a call and we’ll help you out. MHPD offers monthly Car Seat Safety Checks. To schedule an appointment, call 651.452.1366 or email jennyf@mendota‐heights.com to contact Ofϐicer Jennifer Fordham. MHPD has a Medication Disposal Box in the lobby of the PD where Dakota County residents can safely and anonymously dispose of their prescription drugs and over‐the‐counter medication. Please send us your positive feedback on our staff to: pdrecords@ mendota-heights.com Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helps boost the morale of our staff. HAVE A SAFE WEEK! The way driver’s licenses  and idenƟficaƟon cards are      invalidated is changing in  Minnesota on July 6.         Instead of clipping the  boƩom right corner,       driver’s licenses will now be  perforated with the word  “VOID” on the leŌ side of  the card by the photo.   Driver’s Licenses and ID cards are invalidated at the Ɵme of:  ApplicaƟon to renew a  Minnesota license,  instrucƟon  permit or   idenƟficaƟon card.  ApplicaƟon for a duplicate  Minnesota license.  ApplicaƟon for a            Minnesota license or     permit when the customer  is a transfer from another  U.S. state.